Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill

This bill aims to protect children from digital harms by establishing safety requirements for online platforms and strengthening data protection rules specifically for under18s. It likely includes measures requiring social media companies and websites to implement age verification, content moderation, and privacy safeguards to prevent children accessing inappropriate material and having their personal data exploited. The legislation would give regulatory bodies (such as Ofcom) enforcement powers to compel platforms to comply with these standards or face penalties. This represents a significant shift in making tech companies legally responsible for child safety on their services.